Does not read like an apology to me.
Salvation Army withdraws guide that asks white supporters to apologize for their race
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4016724/posts
The Salvation Army’s Response to False Claims on the Topic of Racism-Nov 25, 2021
The holidays are a welcome reminder of the things we are grateful for—and for the power of service on behalf of those who are less fortunate. The Salvation Army mission statement clearly outlines the nature of our service: to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The beliefs that motivate our service are based solely on the Bible, and that will never change.
But although we remain committed to serving everyone in need—regardless of their beliefs, backgrounds, or lifestyle—some individuals and groups have recently attempted to mislabel our organization to serve their own agendas.
They have claimed that we believe our donors should apologize for their skin color, that The Salvation Army believes America is an inherently racist society, and that we have abandoned our Christian faith for one ideology or another.
Those claims are simply false, and they distort the very goal of our work.
The truth is that The Salvation Army believes that racism is fundamentally incompatible with Christianity, and that we are called by God to work toward a world where all people are loved, accepted, and valued. Our positional statement on racism makes this clear. These beliefs and goals are critically important because we know that racism exists, and we are determined to do everything the Bible asks of us to overcome it.
The Salvation Army occasionally publishes internal study guides on various complex topics to help foster positive conversations and grace-filled reflection among Salvationists. By openly discussing these issues, we always hope to encourage the development of a more thoughtful organization that is better positioned to support those in need. But no one is being told how to think. Period.
In this case, the guide “Let’s Talk About Racism,” was issued as a voluntary resource, but it has since become a focus of controversy. We have done our best to provide accurate information, but unfortunately, some have chosen to ignore those efforts. At the same time, International Headquarters realized that certain aspects of the guide may need to be clarified.
Consequently, for both reasons, the International Social Justice Commission has now withdrawn the guide for appropriate review.
We at The Salvation Army remain undeterred in our mission because we are confident in the power of the gospel, and because millions of vulnerable Americans need our help. And we remain deeply grateful for the support of a generous public—people from all walks of life and from all parts of the country—who help us meet human need wherever it exists. Our supporters know that ours is a message of love, even for those who disagree or attack us. That is the model set by Christ, and we strive to follow it every day.
May God bless you, and Merry Christmas.
Salvation Army says: “Consequently, for both reasons, the International Social Justice Commission has now withdrawn the guide for appropriate review.”
Social Justice Commission.....so...yeah... they bought in hook, line, and sinker....
Thank you, sounds sort of walking it back but pretty vague. I never read the CRT thing they put out in entirety but it seemed very bad.
The good guys a the SA need to clean out the commies.
Consequently, for both reasons, the International Social Justice Commission has now withdrawn the guide for appropriate review.
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Ack, missed that with speed reading.
Poor SA. I used to always donate to them.
That is all well and good from Salvation Army but it sounds like CYA after the fact. If the light isn’t shining on them what do they do? They seemed to have failed the test. Tell me some people pushing the CRT bs were fired and I might believe they aren’t woke and anti-white people. Sad. My kids have been bell ringers and I have always given to every kettle I encounter. But I do not think this year I will.